Like or as | Grammar worksheet

Complete the following sentences using like or as.

Hint

Like is a preposition. It should be followed by a noun or noun equivalent.
As is a conjunction. It should be followed by a clause.

1. He talks —————– a genius.

2. Martha looks —————- her sister.

3. Shyam works —————– a waiter.

4. She has dressed just —————– you.

5. Nobody loves you —————— I do.

6. On Tuesday, —————- on Monday, the meeting will start at 10.30.

7. Susmita is very —————— her sister.

8. A butterfly starts life —————- a pupa.

9. He was an atheist, ——————- were most of his friends.

10. ——————- you know, Monday’s get together has been postponed.

Answers

1. He talks like a genius.

2. Martha looks like her sister.

3. Shyam works as a waiter.

4. She has dressed just like you.

5. Nobody loves you as I do.

6. On Tuesday, as on Monday, the meeting will start at 10.30.

7. Susmita is very like her sister.

8. A butterfly starts life as a pupa.

9. He was an atheist, as were most of his friends.

10. As you know, Monday’s get together has been postponed.